At the Patricia Kuran Cultural Arts Center
(The Old Carriage House)
Appearing October 14, 2009, starting at 7pm Eco Del Sur with Arlon Bennett
Arlon Bennett
Arlon Bennett will be opening the show at approximately 7pm. He is an Americana songsmith writing songs that recall Harry Chapin and vintage
James Taylor, but with an eloquence, honesty, and sense of humor all his own. In short, Arlon's music tells of the human experience by bringing
past relationships back to life and giving life to the inanimate.
Arlon has been accumulating songwriting awards throughout North America, he has opened for such acts as Glenn Tilbrook (Squeeze), Jill Sobule,
Michael Smith, Lesley Gore, and has sung with Livingston Taylor. Arlon also was twice selected by Noel 'Paul' Stookey to perform in his Music-to-Life
showcase featuring America's best songs of social consciousness.
Eco Del Sur
Eco Del Sur will be closing the November show starting at approximately 8:30. Eco Del Sur consists of Latin American artists
from various musical backgrounds who are united to explore and perform ancient Andean music as well as contemporary music
from different Latin American regions.
Eco Del Sur was founded in Spring 2000 and the first album was produced in Fall 2001. The members of the band are from
different countries such as Chile, Colombia and Ecuador making Eco del Sur the result of a very diverse mixture of
backgrounds and musical experiences. Each of the members has mastered several indigenous and contemporary instruments.
Some of these instruments used by Eco del Sur include: zamponas, quenas, quenachos, antaras, rondador, ocarinas, moxenos,
flute, alto sax, soprano sax, charango, guitar, Venezuelan cuatro, bass, bombo, tambora, bongos, congas, wankara, maracas,
guacharaca, claves, chakchas, etc…
Come and experience great performances in a beautiful historic setting right in our own back yard. We will be offering
refreshments for sale, during two fifteen minute intermissions. The suggested donation is seven dollars, five dollars
for seniors and youngsters.To make a reservation email us at:
reservations@fanwoodperformanceseries.org
Saturday's opening night performances were standing room only, the weather was beautiful as was the audience and
photography decorating the walls supplied by Fanwood artist Gregory Cummings.
Reckon So opened with hot guitar picking, fabulous mandolin, and smooth duets. Danny Weiss and
Mary Olive's combined years of performing experience and the blend of their unique and individual voices brought inspiration and
clarity to a wonderful selection of Americana music. The truly amazing special guest Barry Mitterhoff (Hot Tuna)
on mandolin added depth and wonder to this incredible performance. I was so caught up in the performance that I forgot to take pictures,
so if you snapped a good photograph please email it in to us.
Brian Celardo offered a small sample of material from his former duet "Angst For The Memory" as our second set of the evening. 4 years after his
band mate Mike's passing, Brian had been anxiously awaiting an opportunity to deliver some more Angst. He presented electric, acoustic and slide guitar
to accompany his melow and intense vocals.
Roia Rafieyan shared hilarious commentary between her heartfelt melodic vocals. Her classical guitar backed songs were upbeat and powerful in the messages
they sent. We were lucky to have such a skilled and entertaining performer. What a great way to close out a wonderful night of musical performances.
Brian Celardo offered a small sample of material from his former duet "Angst For The Memory" as our second set of the evening. 4 years after his
band mate Mike's passing, Brian had been anxiously awaiting an opportunity to deliver some more Angst. He presented electric, acoustic and slide guitar
to accompany his melow and intense vocals.